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National Education Association Rhode Island, commonly known as NEARI. They teach in kindergarten story circles, high school physics labs, and college lecture halls. They answer school phones and keep buildings clean and safe. They direct school plays and coach soccer, counsel adolescents and help students with financial aid. They also run local libraries, operate town governments, and administer state health standards and programs.

Nothing specifically for people with diabetes or who are home-bound. Grocery delivery Perishable and Non-perishable food items.

Evergreen Drive Apartments —a project based Section 8 and Tax Credit Development designed for the Families, Elderly (62 years of age and older) and/or person with disabilities under 62 years of age. The community consists of (84 apts.) 30 one bedroom, 43 two bedroom, and 11 three bedroom apartments and is smoke free.

Children’s Friend is the innovative leader in improving the well-being and healthy development of Rhode Island’s most vulnerable young children. Our Strategic Priority: Too many of the youngest and most vulnerable children in Rhode Island are experiencing devastating outcomes, including death, as a result of abuse and neglect. As stewards of the resources entrusted to us, Children’s Friend is realigning itself to proactively respond to this crisis. Programs: Adoption Adoption Support & Preservation Birth Parent Counseling Child & Adult Care Food Program Child Care Clinical Services Early Head Start Early Intervention Family Care Community Partnership Fatherhood Initiatives First Connections Foster Care Fostering Families Head Start Head Start/Early Head Start Child Care Partnership Healthy Families America Nurse Family Partnership Pre-K Professional Development Project Connect Project Family Summer Learning & Enrichment Program WIC

Emails to VISION USA may take 7-10 business days for a response. Provides basic eye health and vision care services free of charge Established in 1991 by AOA doctors of optometry who donate their services.

The program for 60 King calls for a total of 60 affordable and market-rate apartments, including studio, one-, two- and three-bedroom units. The rents for the project will be targeted to a range of different income levels: 47 units will be underwritten at 60% of area median income, 7 units will have rents set at 30% of area median income, and 6 units will be unrestricted, market-rate apartments. 60 King will be financed with a blend of low-income housing tax credits, federal historic tax credits, state historic tax credits, as well as soft debt from Rhode Island Housing and the City of Providence.

Elementary School

Woodland Apartments is subsidized housing with: 276 Apartment Homes 81 affordable homes 126 Elderly One and Two Bedroom Residences Affordable Housing Community: Rents based on 30% of adjusted gross income All utilities are included

The Rhode Island Academy of Family Physicians exists to promote the health of the patients, families and communities of Rhode Island by advancing the specialty of family medicine through education and advocacy. The Rhode Island Academy of Family Physicians (RIAFP) is a 189-active, 13 Life, 50 Resident, and 400 student member of the Rhode Island affiliate of the American Academy of Family Physicians, the largest primary care physician organization in the United States. RIAFP supports ongoing physician education, works with residents in primary care, and advocates public policies to improve the health care system. RIAFP works with the RI Medical Society and the RI Department of Health, to achieve those aims. Members staff private practices and community health centers, deliver babies, make home visits, and treat patients at every hospital in Rhode Island. Doctors work with schools, day care centers, nursing homes, and care for entire families from every community in the state.

Services: Subsidized housing

National intermediary that helps communities end homelessness through the provision of systems reform and advocacy, training and consulting and through lending activitus to increase the number of permanent supportive housing units.

Services:

• Regular check-ups
• Respite area
• Dental care
• OB/GYN
• Prescription medication
• Mental health counseling

Public Works Department

Public Middle School, Grade Levels: 5 - 8

The Mission of the British Charitable Society is to provide relief to unfortunate British persons who by the dispensations of Providence may be reduced to poverty, or as emigrants, destitute of information, require the aid of such an institution. The Society raises the funds to fulfill its mission by presenting a range of high quality and highly entertaining events with a distinctly 'British' flavor, which appeal both to its increasingly diverse membership and to corporate sponsors and partners. Emergency Care: the payment of outstanding utility bills or overdue rent on a one-time basis Transitional Support: a small monthly stipend to help with expenses during a temporary downturn in income (usually not exceeding 6 months ) Crisis Transportation: Airfare to the UK for emergencies or permanent resettlement, or to cover car repairs if needed for work

To screen all newborns in Rhode Island for metabolic, endocrine, hemoglobin, hearing, developmental, and other conditions to identify and treat these conditions as early as possible, prevent death and disability, and enable children to reach their full potential. What we do Support systems and services for children with hearing loss. Continue to screen 100% of newborns annually. Ongoing monitoring the number of follow-up forms completed by the diagnostic clinics in KIDSNET.

Parents As Teachers: To provide the information, support and encouragement parents need to help their children develop optimally during the crucial early years of life. http://www.parentsasteachers.org Rhode Island Early Learning and Development Standards The Standards tell us what we should expect young children to know and be able to do physically, emotionally and academically. The Standards support early childhood teachers' and caregivers' understanding of how children birth to 60 months grow and learn

The UCP Rhode Island Children & Family Services program provides services to children with disabilities and their families under Rhode Island�s Home Based Therapeutic Services Program (HBTS). Medicaid eligible children (up to age 21) are provided comprehensive periodic evaluations to supplement the treatment of various medical conditions. Works with families to develop service plans for their children and assists the families to secure HBTS funding. Once a plan is approved, UCPRI provides case management and services, therapies, and training for the child and family. The object is to apply individualized services that permit the child to live at home and take an active part in school and community. UCPRI�s services may help relieve some of the financial strains that make raising a child with disabilities so stressful to both the family and child. Other Children & Family Services:

• CAP (Community Activities Project) provides financial support enabling children with disabilities to participate in community and recreational activities.

Provides information, referral and advocacy to families with children who have special needs. UCPRI will assist families in identifying their needs (home health care, learning, recreation) and work with them to secure funding. Adult Education: UCP Rhode Island�s Adult Education Community Classrooms meet throughout RI. Instruction is individualized, based on the personal learning goals of each student. Most classes meet for 3 hours a week for 12 weeks. Other Services: Adult Literacy Skills Word Processing skills Craft Making Adaptive Painting & Drawing Employment Readiness Making Community Connections GED Preparation Basic Math Skills Money Management Cooking Introduction to: Internet & email Sign language Computer skills Income Source: Fund raising; foundations; grants; bequests; State contracts

A link between women and government to promote equity for women in Rhode Island. Legislatively mandated to advise the Governor and General Assembly in areas affecting the status of women in the state; serves as a referral service between women of the state and human service agencies.

The Rhode Island Psychological Association is the state association affiliated with the American Psychological Association. Their mission is to help members of the profession and the public. Members Benefits include: Meet and Greet social events Continuing Education Workshops Member Forum Clinical tools and resources Member directory with Profile pages Ethics Committee

Save the bay offers seal watch tours and nature cruises giving you the perfect opportunity to enjoy the cooler months, while observing local wildlife.

The “Bed and Breakfast” of Assisted Living Centers. With private and semi-private rooms available, accommodations are available for every budget. Autumn Villa offers individuals an independent lifestyle, with assistance if needed. Provides Respite Number of Beds: 48

Visions II, encompasses 52 tax-credit units that were rehabbed and transformed into safe, affordable apartments in the Pekin Historical District.

The National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, Inc. is a non-profit association that represents lawyers, bar organizations and others who work with older clients and their families. Established in 1987, the Academy provides a resource of education, information, networking and assistance to those who deal with the many specialized issues involved with legal services for seniors and people with special needs. The mission of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys is to establish NAELA members as the premier providers of legal advocacy, guidance and services to enhance the lives of people as they age as well as individuals with special needs. To locate an Elder Law attorney go to: https://www.naela.org/findlawyer Search by Name, Location, areas of expertise, and/or languages spoken

A comprehensive, State licensed adult day care program to provide medical, social and rehabilitative services to chronically impaired elders and disabled adults. Services include: nursing supervision, personal care, counseling, caregivers support/respite, exercises, activities, specialized therapies and nutrition. The Adult Day Services Program provides an array of supportive services designed to upgrade and increase the activities of daily living for older persons dependent upon continual family support and supervision. The major goal of the program is to reduce the potential for institutionalization of dependent elderly individuals otherwise at risk, and to increase their quality of life through the enhancement of their activities of daily living. The program provides supervised supportive care for frail elderly persons to meet the needs of the functionally impaired individual. The program also provides respite and emotional support to family caregivers. Income Source: Towns of South Kingstown, Narragansett, R I Department of Elderly Affairs, R.I. Department of Human Services, client fees and private contributions.